The global marketplace faces an increasingly destructive cyber risk landscape each year, and 2024 is set to confirm this trend. The cost of data breaches alone is expected to reach $5 trillion, a growth of 11% from 2023. As technology advances, attackers continue to develop new, more sophisticated methods for infiltrating systems and exploiting vulnerabilities. Among […]
How to Become a Data Engineer
The work of data engineers is extremely technical. They are responsible for designing and maintaining the architecture of data systems, which incorporates concepts ranging from analytic infrastructures to data warehouses. A data engineer needs to have a solid understanding of commonly used scripting languages and is expected to support the steady evolution of improved Data Quality, […]
A Brief History of Generative AI
Generative AI has a fairly short history, with the technology being initially introduced during the 1960s, in the form of chatbots. It is a form of artificial intelligence that can currently produce high-quality text, images, videos, audio, and synthetic data in seconds. However, it wasn’t until 2014, when the concept of the generative adversarial network […]
The Cool Kids Corner: Neurodiversity in Your Team
Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. (Last month, we discussed the importance of communication.) This month, we’re talking about neurodiversity in your data team. The term neurodiversity was first […]
Data-First Architectures Unlock the Power of Data
Companies are currently in the midst of a significant paradigm shift, where they are faced with the decision to either over-complicate their data architecture or opt for a single cloud solution. It’s imperative to assess which cloud option aligns best with the needs of an organization; however, neither option allows organizations to optimize their data. […]
Cloud Computing: A Paradigm Shift in Business Operations
Cloud computing has fundamentally transformed how many companies function. Specifically, when businesses leverage the cloud through Internet-based services, it enables new potential for reducing overhead, connecting with global marketplaces, and automating key processes. Below, we will explore the benefits of cloud computing for businesses and how it can improve various operations. Embracing Cloud Computing: The […]
The Impact of Data Silos (and How to Prevent Them)
Data silos often develop unintentionally within businesses, catching leaders by surprise. They hinder cross-departmental collaboration while giving rise to inconsistent data quality, communication gaps, reduced visibility, and increased expenses. The gravity of impact can be gauged from a report by Forrester research, which finds that knowledge workers spend an average of 12 hours a week “chasing data.” […]
Ataccama Accelerates Data Quality Development for Enterprises with Latest Version of Platform
According to a new press release, Ataccama has introduced Ataccama ONE v15, the latest version of its AI-powered data management platform, designed to help enterprises establish a high-quality data environment. The platform addresses the challenges of data chaos, enabling users to extract reliable insights for various business initiatives. The new version emphasizes the importance of […]
Common Master Data Management (MDM) Pitfalls
Leaders need to trust data within the organization to make sound business decisions. So, many turn to master data management (MDM), a solution to get and keep uniform and accurate data that increases business value. Yet, according to Gartner, 75% of all MDM programs across organizations fail to meet business objectives. Moreover, this trend has worsened since 2015, […]
Strategies for Closing the Digital Transformation Gap in Healthcare
There’s no need to sugarcoat it – in the U.S., a widening digital gap is carving up the healthcare industry. AVIA Research recently found that only 10-40% of health systems are actively making a direct financial impact in areas where digital transformation can make a difference. In practice, the disparity looks like this: Non-traditional high-tech players like […]